Eastlife January 2019
There are no January blues here, just pages of inspiration to help you get out and about and make a few good changes; be it within your life, health or home. With a New Year, comes new beginnings and we have you covered. Start your New Year by giving your home a little TLC. From renovations and refurbishments to kitchen overhauls and interior trends, there’s no room we’ve left untouched. A promise to get fit and healthier is a great way to start the year, but if you’re beginning to struggle, then read our guide to maintaining the health kick on page 58. Perhaps this year you’re one of the thousands of people who are trying ‘Veganuary’ for the first time, if so, we’ve made eating out a little easier with our pick of the best vegan food trucks, plus there’s a whole community of support with our Vegetarian & Vegan Facebook group. Join the chat at www.facebook.com/groups/Veggieandvegan. If you need something to look forward to read our guide to the biggest 2019 events on page 19.
There are no January blues here, just pages of inspiration to help you get out and about and make a few good changes; be it within your life, health or home. With a New Year, comes new beginnings and we have you covered.
Start your New Year by giving your home a little TLC. From renovations and refurbishments to kitchen overhauls and interior trends, there’s no room we’ve left untouched. A
promise to get fit and healthier is a great way to start the year, but if you’re beginning to struggle, then read our guide to maintaining the health kick on page 58.
Perhaps this year you’re one of the thousands of people who are trying ‘Veganuary’ for the first time, if so, we’ve made eating out a little easier with our pick of the best
vegan food trucks, plus there’s a whole community of support with our Vegetarian & Vegan Facebook group. Join the chat at www.facebook.com/groups/Veggieandvegan. If you need something to look forward to read our guide to the biggest 2019 events on page 19.
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Lauren Harris, Senior<br />
Designer at DFS takes a<br />
moment out of her day<br />
designing sofas in DFS’<br />
design studio, to let us<br />
in on the trends we can<br />
expect to see in <strong>2019</strong>...<br />
DFS Joules Cambridge<br />
Sit in<br />
STYLE<br />
DFS Zania Sofa; Dulux colour of the year<br />
Down to earth<br />
When it comes to colour, we’re seeing a move towards<br />
warm hues such as rust, burnt orange and terracotta, and<br />
earth tones are predicted to be a big trend for <strong>2019</strong>. We<br />
recently worked with Dulux to create a limited edition<br />
of our popular Zania modular sofa, centred around the<br />
Dulux <strong>2019</strong> Colour of the Year, Spiced Honey, and colours<br />
from Dulux’s ‘Think’ palette, new for <strong>2019</strong>. Work this look<br />
by dressing the sofa with a range of tactile cushions in<br />
complementary shades to create a soothing, inviting place<br />
to relax.<br />
Tactile textures<br />
Velvet will remain huge for <strong>2019</strong> but boucle will take the<br />
top spot this year - at DFS, we’re working on ranges that<br />
will use boucle fabrics to offer a tactile and contemporary<br />
edge. Textured fabrics were everywhere at last year’s<br />
Salone Del Mobile international design show, and at our<br />
design studio, we’re working up designs that will mix and<br />
layer different textured fabrics within single pieces, to<br />
reflect this trend.<br />
Bold florals<br />
Botanical and floral prints remained popular throughout<br />
2018 and this trend is set to continue in <strong>2019</strong>, in particular<br />
bright, busy flower head motifs. Our Joules Cambridge<br />
sofa, part of the Joules collection available exclusively at<br />
DFS, offers a classic form and exquisite detailing which<br />
will be a hit with those who like a traditional look, while its<br />
bold floral print and bright shades keep it on trend. Use<br />
the sofa as your colour palette for a fun and colourful look,<br />
or keep the walls and floors neutral to make the sofa the<br />
star of the show.<br />
Mixing it up<br />
We’re seeing more and more people mix and match their<br />
furniture to create a personalised, eclectic look. At DFS,<br />
our research has shown that around one in five customers<br />
have ditched the matching three-piece suite in favour of a<br />
mix and match approach. Our Peace chair is a great option<br />
for this trend, as it comes in a choice of five fabrics and 31<br />
shades, along with a choice of four feet colours, so you<br />
can select the perfect combination for your look.<br />
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